Read our Sabres vs Kings pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Los Angeles. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Sabres have a road matchup with Los Angeles at 8-9-1.
- The Sabres are are averaging 3.3 goals per contest so far.
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
- The Kings face the Sabres at 10-6-3.
- The Kings come into the game ranked 16th in shots on goal.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Sabres vs Kings Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Kings. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres.
Sabres vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds LA -1.5, BUF +134 | LA -158 O/U 6
Sabres Preview: Are the Sabres Ready for a Win at Los Angeles?
Buffalo dropped to 8-9-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
Buffalo scored first, with Alex Tuch finding the net at 11:39 in the first period. However, Detroit responded with two second-period goals, both from Dylan Larkin, to secure the win.
In their 2-1 loss to Detroit, the Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but managed just one score. Alex Tuch netted his 5th goal of the season, an unassisted shorthanded effort at 8:21 in the first period.
Buffalo recorded 13 giveaways and didn’t score again after Tuch’s early goal. The Sabres were shut out in both the second and third periods.
Buffalo's defense will look to bounce back after allowing two goals in their last game, both of which came in the second period on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posted a 91.3% save percentage, stopping 21 shots from the Red Wings. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Kings Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Los Angeles?
With a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 10-6-3. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead before allowing the tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation.
The Kings were favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total, and the Kings failed to cover the puck line.
Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings with his 7th and 8th goals of the season, including a power-play goal at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, scoring at 8:12 in the third period. Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere's second goal.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but only found the net three times. They recorded 13 giveaways and added two more goals in the shootout.
Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after allowing three goals in the third period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves but finished with a save percentage of 85.7%.
Sabres vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Sabres have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Los Angeles has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Kings have an puck line record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Sabres have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 1-4.
Bet on the Sabres vs Kings Game
Use the visual below to click on the odds you want to bet. This will take you to the sportsbook of your choice allowing you to sign up and make your bet
Sabres vs Kings Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: OVER 6 Goals
- Bet this NHL Game at BetMGM| DraftKings | Fanduel | BetRivers
